Victor Boniface's price tag sees AC Milan shift attention to Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson

Speculation is mounting over Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson's future, with AC Milan reportedly intensifying their pursuit of the Senegalese international.

The Rossoneri's keen interest in Jackson appears to be a direct consequence of Bayer Leverkusen's hefty asking price for their primary target, Victor Boniface.

According to various Italian sources, including Alfredo Pedullà and Matteo Moretto, AC Milan is "obsessed" with Jackson and has already made inquiries regarding the conditions of a potential transfer.

While Nigerian star Victor Boniface of Bayer Leverkusen had initially been the top priority for the Serie A giants, reports indicate that Leverkusen has set a formidable €50 million price tag on the forward.

This figure, though lower than his previous valuation of €70 million, remains an important investment, especially given Boniface's injury-hampered 2024-2025 season where he managed 8 league goals and 2 assists in 19 appearances (11 goals in 27 total outings across all competitions).

In contrast, Chelsea's valuation of Nicolas Jackson is reportedly around £50 million (approximately €55-60 million), a figure that appears more palatable to Milan.

Chelsea acquired Jackson from Villarreal two years ago for €35 million.

Milan's interest in Jackson follows similar rumblings from other European heavyweights, including Juventus, Napoli, and Atlético Madrid, all of whom are believed to be monitoring the striker's situation.

Jackson, at 24 years of age, remains a player with considerable room for growth. He was Chelsea's second-most influential attacker last season, after Cole Palmer, and achieved the notable feat of scoring 10 goals and providing 5 assists in 30 Premier League appearances during the 2024-2025 season.

He is only the second Chelsea striker, alongside Tammy Abraham, to net 10 or more league goals in back-to-back seasons since Diego Costa.